Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Episode 47: Kylie & Michael Bublé on Deadbeat Elf’s Return, Singing Christmas Music & A Pregnant Pizza Order

Release Date: December 4, 2025
Host: Kylie Kelce
Special Guest: Michael Bublé

Episode Overview

In this special holiday episode celebrating the podcast’s one-year anniversary, Kylie Kelce reflects on a year in podcasting, shares candid holiday stories, and welcomes iconic crooner and fellow parent Michael Bublé. The duo digs deep into modern parenting, the chaos of the “Elf on the Shelf” tradition, gift-giving quirks, Michael’s new musical ventures, the joy and chaos of raising four children, and, of course, the magic—and mayhem—of Christmas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. One-Year “NGLiversary” and Personal Reflections (01:25–04:33)

• Kylie marks one year since launching Not Gonna Lie, noting that the podcast serves as a “mom diary.” She relishes being able to capture life’s fleeting moments and milestones in real-time.

  • Quote:
    “My personal favorite highlights of NGL Year one was probably recognizing that this is a little bit of a, like, mom diary happening here… little tidbits throughout episodes that I get to remember better because I spoke about it while I was experiencing it.” (02:11)

• Shares thanks to listeners, jokes about her imposter syndrome as a podcaster, and teases the episode’s exciting line-up and new merchandise.

2. Launching the New “FAFO” Merch and Charitable Giving (04:33–07:10)

• Kylie introduces her playful FAFO (“Fart Around and Find Out”) themed merch, designed with both adults and “tiny humans” in mind, noting family-friendly explanations for the acronym.
• Announces that merch proceeds benefit No Kid Hungry, reinforcing the show’s commitment to giving back.

3. The “Deadbeat Elf” Tradition and Holiday Parenting Honesty (07:10–12:40)

• Kylie returns to the saga of her “deadbeat” Elf on the Shelf, Eminemi, candidly admitting parental shortcuts and creative white lies:

  • Quote:
    “Guys, she barely ever moves…Homegirl, we’re lucky if she moves. Sometimes it’s what my father would call ‘bogey condition’—a last-minute scramble.” (08:32)

• Offers a pro tip for low-effort elf ideas (toothbrushes as gifts from the elf) and warns parents not to start the tradition unless they are ready for the pressure.

• Expresses solidarity with other “deadbeat elf” parents and encourages simplifying holiday expectations.

  • Quote:
    “Guys, let’s all have deadbeat elves. Then our kids can talk at school about how it rained last night. Their elf didn’t move either.” (12:12)

4. Doom Scroll of the Week: Viral Moments & Pregnancy Cravings (12:40–21:53)

• Reacts to viral TikTok shoutouts, including influencer Judy wearing NGL merch (“Not gonna lie, I have the best pancake coming for breakfast.” — Judy, 13:09).

• Discusses a viral pizza order tailored for a pregnant wife, reflecting on her aversions and outlandish cravings when pregnant (notably “Granny Smith apples and whipped cream” (16:44)).

  • Quote:
    “When the call comes, you fucking answer it.” (15:29)

• Recalls all-time classic Vine videos, and humorously explains why receiving gifts is not her love language. She shares the anxiety of having to react to gifts in the spotlight:

  • Quote:
    “I don’t like when I have to open a gift and people are looking at me for a reaction. I don’t want you to look at me for a reaction and for my reaction to be underwhelming. The thought of that makes me want to cry.” (19:16)

• Reveals preference for experiences over presents, and admits to almost not having a baby shower to avoid the attention.

5. Introductions & Holiday Banter with Michael Bublé (24:56–27:23)

• Michael is warmly introduced as a five-time Grammy winner with a beloved catalog of Christmas music, a competitor and coach on The Voice, and a fellow parent of four.
• The initial chemistry between Kylie and Michael is playful and irreverent ("I've waited a long time for this" — Bublé, 25:26).

6. Michael Bublé’s Country Record and Creative Evolution (27:23–29:37)

• Bublé reveals his new, upcoming country album—a lifelong dream, inspired by love of the genre from Patsy Cline to Willie Nelson.

  • Quote:
    “I have made a love letter to country music...I’ve never had an experience better musically.” (27:39)

• Shares his connections to other artists, like Ed Sheeran and Reba McEntire, and his affinity for cross-genre collaboration.

• Details his friendships with country musicians and influences, and hints at future releases:

  • “I don’t know if 10 people are going to love it, but I don’t care because I feel like I was able to make a beautiful record.” (28:13)

7. The Magic of Christmas—Through Their Children’s Eyes (30:19–34:33)

• Michael’s favorite Christmas song to perform is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”:

  • “I think it’s one of the most well-crafted songs ever.” (30:19)

• Both reminisce about creating and reliving Christmas magic as parents:

  • Bublé:
    "You and I have kids. I love Christmas. I loved it before when I was a kid, but now I love it even more because I just see it through the eyes of them..." (31:22)
  • Kylie:
    “It’s so exciting to be a part of it.” (32:33)

• Michael shares his family traditions, including annual Santa photos and the limits of matching pajamas at the mall for the “family photo.”

  • “I draw the line at pajamas at the mall…I just knew…people take pictures of me…It was just a step too far.” (33:24)

• Bublé admits he’d love people to listen to Christmas music year-round (“We should start listening to Christmas music in June.” — 34:04), to Kylie’s horror.

8. Sports, Streaming, and Fantasy Football Mania (34:33–40:13)

• Discusses the unexpected connections between sports and Bublé’s music, including Shohei Ohtani using Michael’s song as his entrance music—causing Bublé’s phone to "blow up" with every game (34:32).
• Playful banter about Michael’s fantasy football obsession ("My nine leagues are not too much” — 35:47), and trading Grammys for a fantasy league trophy.
• Both laugh over how fantasy football affects marriages and routines:
  • Michael:
    “We go to church on Saturday now...10am is the game start time. That’s when we start our…you know…if I’m not there to manage and bring the good vibes, my guys aren’t going to do…” (39:24)
  • Kylie:
    “Ladies, this is…I was gonna say a productive activity, but I can’t lie to you…” (40:15)

9. Coaching and Camaraderie on The Voice (42:53–46:58)

• Michael reflects on this season’s dynamic among coaches (Snoop Dogg, Reba, Niall Horan), sharing admiration for Snoop’s loyalty, Reba’s “gangster” professionalism, and Niall’s growth from boy-bander to colleague.
  • “Reba McEntire is the old school gang. She’s a gangster…She’s a badass…You do not mess with Reba.” (43:56)
  • Of Niall:
    “I watched him go from like this kid that was part of this boy band…And then you watched Harry [Styles] take off…This kid was so ambitious. He never stopped working.” (45:33)

10. Parenting Four Kids: Chaos and Heartfelt Joy (47:16–51:11)

• Both swap stories about “zone coverage” parenting once you hit more than two kids:
  • Kylie:
    “When you start out with one, your man-to-man coverage…[then] you’re zone coverage. And then you have a fourth, because why not?” (47:44)
  • Michael:
    “The two girls are so cute…then the two boys just beat the shit out of each other…Most of my life is spent doing stuff like: ‘Guys, don’t…don’t touch the glass…’” (48:07, 48:39)
• The two agree: while nothing prepares you, life would feel incomplete without each child.

11. Fatherhood Wisdom (52:13–53:52)

• Asked for his best parenting advice, Bublé shares wisdom from his father:
  • “Partner, the days are long, and the years are short.” (52:26)
  • Emphasizes creating “core memories” and cherishing the fleeting nature of parenting young children:
    “My dad was right. We’re in bed at night going like, oh my god…” (53:48)

12. Viral Fan Moment and Significance (55:12–58:02)

• Kylie presents her favorite viral clip of Bublé inviting a nervous teen onstage—a moment that became memorable for both the boy and the performer:
  • Bublé describes his “panic attack” in front of 25,000 people, fearing for the kid, and then relief as the kid nails it:
    • “I was bracing for impact—full anxiety—and then he could sing, and I’m, oh, so happy…” (57:41)
  • Shares gratitude for being able to create “core memories” for fans as well as family.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Kylie, on Elf on the Shelf:
  “Guys, she barely ever moves. Homegirl, we’re lucky if she moves.” (08:32)
• Kylie, on gift expectations:
  “I don’t like when I have to open a gift and people are looking at me for a reaction…it makes me want to cry.” (19:16)
• Michael, on his country album:
  “I have made a love letter to country music…I don’t know if 10 people are going to love it, but I don’t care…” (27:39)
• Michael, on Christmas as a parent:
  “Now I love it even more because I just see it through the eyes of them and I can’t tell you how much I love building those memories…” (31:22)
• Kylie, on parenting four kids:
  “When you start out…your man to man coverage…you hit three and it’s zone coverage and then you have a fourth because why not?” (47:44)
• Michael, on fatherhood advice:
  “Partner, the days are long, and the years are short.” (52:26)
• Michael, on viral fan moment:
  “This kid’s probably gonna suck…And then he could sing—and I’m, oh, so happy…that is the relief of me so happy for this kid.” (57:41)

Important Timestamps

• 01:25 – Kylie’s reflections on one-year podcast anniversary
• 07:10 – Introduction to “Deadbeat Elf on the Shelf” segment
• 12:40 – Doom Scroll of the Week (viral TikTok, pizza order, Vine nostalgia)
• 24:56 – Michael Bublé welcomed to the show
• 27:23 – Discussion of Michael’s country album
• 30:19 – Favorite Christmas songs and traditions
• 34:33 – Bublé’s sports/music crossover moments and fantasy football confessions
• 42:53 – Insights from coaching on The Voice
• 47:44 – Parenting four kids: chaos & joy
• 52:13 – Fatherhood advice
• 55:12 – Breakdown of the “viral onstage fan moment”

Tone & Style

• Kylie’s energy is candid, self-deprecating, and unapologetically honest.
• Michael’s demeanor is warm, witty, and heartfelt, peppered with playful banter and sincere wisdom.

In Summary

This festive episode is a candid, chaotic, and uplifting exploration of modern parenting, Christmas nostalgia, and balancing public and private life. Michael Bublé opens up about his creative process and family life, while Kylie reminds us that authenticity—and a willingness to “fart around and find out”—make for the best memories. The episode is sure to resonate with listeners navigating the messiness and magic of holidays, family traditions, and the highs and lows of real-life parenting.

For more clips and extended conversations, check Kylie's YouTube channel and follow Not Gonna Lie on social media. Catch the season finale of The Voice December 15th & 16th, 9pm on NBC.